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Zach Parsons, HT

Columbus,GA

Summary

Certified histotechnician looking for an environment where I can utilize and expand the skills I have obtained from my four years of experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Histology Technician

Piedmont Healthcare
Columbus, GA
02.2025 - Current
  • Performed basic histology procedures including processing, embedding, and cutting
  • Prepared tissue slides for automated IHC and special staining
  • Operated and maintained equipment including Dako Artisan special stainer
  • Navigated and updated patient records in Epic EMR
  • Accessioned tissue specimens for grossing

Histology Technician

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
Columbus, GA
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Performed basic histology procedures as well as performing automated IHC stains, manual special stains, and cytology
  • Accessioned new specimens for grossing
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment including processors, stainers, centrifuges, and recyclers
  • Assisted with the preparations for autopsies
  • Aided in the validation process of a new IHC antibody
  • Worked with pathologists to increase quality of processing and staining

Histology Technician

OhioHealth
Columbus, OH
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Performed basic histology procedures
  • Cared for and maintained histology instruments
  • Navigated patient lists and case building in Epic EMR
  • Accurately and quickly performed duties to keep up with a heavy work flow of processing up too 1800 blocks a day

Phlebotomist

OhioHealth
Columbus, OH
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed venipuncture on 35-40 patients a day in an inpatient setting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2022

Skills

  • Special stains application
  • Cytology
  • Immunohistochemical testing
  • Autopsy prep assistance
  • Phlebotomy

Certification

  • HT - Histotechnician (Feb 2025)

Timeline

Histology Technician

Piedmont Healthcare
02.2025 - Current

Histology Technician

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
03.2024 - 02.2025

Histology Technician

OhioHealth
07.2022 - 02.2024

Phlebotomist

OhioHealth
08.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The Ohio State University